August 21, 2013
Dear Parents,
Welcome
to the 2013-2014 school year! I am so
excited to begin my teaching career at St. Robert Bellarmine School. I have many exciting new ideas to bring to the
art classroom and look forward to working with students to expand their
creativity and critical thinking skills while learning how to convey their
interests and faith through their artwork.
I grew
up in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. Fort
Calhoun is a small town north of Omaha, near Blair. I discovered my love for the arts during high
school, participating in music as well as many art classes. In May 2013, I became a graduate of Wayne
State College. I graduated with my
bachelor’s degree in education with a K-12 art endorsement.
I have
high expectations for the students here at St. Robert Bellarmine School. Along with learning about the elements and
principles of design, here are a few things that I plan to incorporate into the
curriculum this school year. In
kindergarten, first, and second grades, students will explore using different
tools to create art, explore the color wheel, and begin learning how to reflect
and self-assess their artwork. Third and
fourth grades will begin learning about different types of printmaking, begin
mixing colors to create additional depth in their artwork, and explore creating
three-dimensional artwork. In fifth and
sixth grades, we will begin working with perspective, learn some techniques
using watercolor paints, and begin having class critiques based on project
objectives. An exciting change that will
be put into effect this year with art is that students K-5 will see me twice a
week! This extra time will allow us to
complete more projects and cover more subject matter, as well as learn more
about the history of art and artists that inspire us. I am excited to have this chance to teach
students about how art became what it is
today.
Seventh
and eighth grade students will be busy this year as well, learning about color
schemes and incorporating them into their artwork. They will be creating variety and interest in
their artwork, and working on creating illusions in their artwork such as depth
or motion. Eighth grade students will
also have the opportunity to create a small digital portfolio of their work,
and reflect on their improvement.
I
believe working together this year is important to create a successful
environment, and I thank you for being interested and willing to help if need
be. You can reach me at school by phone at
(402)334-1929 or by sending me an email at rlewis@stroberts.com. Also, please stop in and say hello at Back
to School Night-I look forward to meeting all of you.
Sincerely,
Art Teacher
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